Origin
Alexandria, LA
Night in Alexandria on Thursday
Local time
10:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alexandria, LA to Haughton, LA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 28m
Distance
138.8 mi
223 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 19m
★
6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alexandria, LA
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Haughton, LA
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from Alexandria, LA to Haughton, LA covers 138.8 miles and takes about 2h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Martin Luther King, Jr Highway, Purple Heart Recipients Highway, North Elm Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 120.5 miles on Martin Luther King, Jr Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
69.4 miles from Alexandria, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 28m. Total distance: 138.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 28m drive with frequent turns across 138.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 120.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near 10th Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 138.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 121.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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10th Street
Turn right onto 10th Street
Navigation decision point
6
121.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 20: Dallas, Monroe
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20: Dallas, Monroe
5
121.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 20 East: Monroe
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 20 East: Monroe
5
137.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 25m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
138.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 27m in
|
LA 614 / West McKinley Avenue
Turn left onto LA 614 / West McKinley Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Alexandria, LA to Haughton, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Monroe along the way.
Monroe
121.4 mi in
|
~2h 5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King, Jr Highway | 120.5 mi | 2h 3m |
| Purple Heart Recipients Highway | 14.8 mi | 17m |
| North Elm Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West McKinley Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Murray Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 10th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Highway 157 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Taylor Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
— 120.5 mi, about 2h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria, LA and Haughton, LA.
1
Start on Murray Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Murray Street
2
Turn right onto 10th Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
10th Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
4
Merge onto I 49; US 71 BYP; LA 28
120 mi
·
2 hr 3 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 20: Dallas, Monroe
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 20 East: Monroe
7
Merge onto I 20
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
9
Keep slight right at fork
384 ft
·
9 sec
10
Turn straight onto LA 157
303 ft
·
7 sec
·
Highway 157
11
Continue on LA 157
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Elm Street
12
Turn left onto LA 614
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West McKinley Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
LA 614
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 69.4 miles from Alexandria, LA, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 120.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 31 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.4 miles or 1h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Haughton, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Alexandria, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alexandria, LA
This is one driving day of about 138.8 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Alexandria, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Martin Luther King, Jr Highway for about 120.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.4 mi from Alexandria, LA · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.4 miles from Alexandria, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Martin Luther King, Jr Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 120.5 miles.
Arriving in Haughton, LA
The final approach into Haughton, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Haughton, LA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.96 one way
$41.92 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $23.01 | $46.02 |
| premium | $4.56 | $24.91 | $49.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.65 | $61.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.6 | 0 | $14.57 | $6.66 |
| Efficient EV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.15 | $5.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.5 | 0 | $19.43 | $8.88 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Haughton, LA
Night in Haughton on Thursday
Local time
10:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
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69 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 28m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alexandria, LA to Haughton, LA covers 138.8 miles and takes about 2h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Martin Luther King, Jr Highway, Purple Heart Recipients Highway, North Elm Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.4 miles from Alexandria, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 138.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 121.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Alexandria, LA to Haughton, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Monroe along the way.
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